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November 29, 2017 · Driggers Quillan E Titan Tornado Undesignat · N50F
Mechanicsville, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mechanicsville, VA
Aircraft
Driggers Quillan E Titan Tornado Undesignat (1999)
Tail Number
N50F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA18CA035
The pilot/owner reported that the engine lost partial power after takeoff and that he then conducted a forced landing to a field. The airplane nosed over during the landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that he subsequently disassembled and examined the airplane and that he found water in the fuel tank, which explained the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection and to detect water in the fuel system before takeoff led to the partial loss of engine power.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
Full Narrative
The airplane's engine lost partial power after takeoff and the pilot/owner performed a forced landing to a field. The airplane nosed over during the landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer. The pilot subsequently disassembled and inspected the airplane following the accident and reported that he had found water in the fuel tank, which explained the partial loss of engine power.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportWoods Farm Airstrip (0nm SSE)
Runway14
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDriggers Quillan E Titan Tornado Undesignat
Tail NumberN50F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time22:54